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Dating is difficult. Let's face it. Finding someone who is compatible, has some emotional maturity and who can be a life partner you can count on is a struggle. Some of us are old souls and mesh well with those who are a little bit older and wiser. And this puts you right in the bucket to consider dating an older man. There can be an allure that comes with dating someone older. But, there is a bunch of other stuff to consider too.
Dating an older man who is more mature and who has a high level of self-awareness of who they are as a person can shift your world in some pretty unique ways. It'...

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Robert and I continue our discussion about the most commonly asked dating questions we hear from our listeners and readers in Part 2 of the “Top 10 Most Commonly Asked Dating Questions from a Male and Female Perspective.”
Robert is the founder of a podcast called the Orion Group which discusses issues, thoughts, and concerns of the Millennial Generation. I am a relationship coach, author, and write specifically about relationships.
6. Should I date someone with kids if I don’t have any yet?
Robert’s Response
I have a friend who’s going through t...

Robert Dunn and I sat down to tackle the most common dating questions people have asked us repeatedly. This article is part 1 of this discussion.
We decided that getting both the male and female perspective would be helpful so you could get both as you go through your dating journey. I’m a relationship coach, and Robert founded a group called the Orion Group which discusses issues, thoughts, and concerns of the Millennial Generation. We often have great conversations about dating and relationships and want to invite you into the discussion.
Here we go:
1. How do I know someone genuinely l...

There is a secret to relationship success that no one ever discusses. Many articles I have read and seen written fail to touch on this subject, but I think it is one of the essential ingredients to a successful and long-lasting relationship.
I’m not trying to fool you or give you some secret formula to relationship success. Because having a successful relationship consists of many factors. But, here is what I’ve observed and seen in happy couples. It is an ability to look beyond focusing entirely on their partner and putting the onus on them for their happiness and instead redirecting focus o...

With so many dating apps and dating sites out there and so little time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated. For the ambitious woman, who wants to figure it out, being equipped with the right tools can make the difference between having memorable dating experiences and getting stuck with dating duds.
If you are successful and ambitious, here are 8 online dating tips that will make your journey much easier.
1. Don’t give too many details
Women are more verbose by nature. We use a lot of words to explain our experiences, characteristics, likes, and dislikes. Our communication style ...

Love can be complicated, but we are often the ones overcomplicating things. The good thing is that women and men usually exhibit similar signs if they are interested in someone. If you are seeing someone and trying to figure out if the relationship is moving forward, here are some subtle and not so subtle ways to tell if they are into you.
1. They spend quality time with you. When someone cares about you, you don't have to beg for their time. It's quite the opposite. In fact, they look for reasons to spend time with you and look for ways to build in future plans to make sure they stay on yo...

On a recent plane trip home, I queued up my Netflix download of Chris Rock’s most recent comedy special, Tambourine. If you know anything about Chris Rock, he is one of the most prolific comedians and is always direct, candid, shockingly honest and funny at the same time.
I was prepared to laugh, but what surprised me about Chris’s comedy set was his high level of introspection about his relationship with his now ex-wife who he recently divorced. The relationship advice he offered reminded me that if you look at couples in long-lasting relationships, they generally share these similar traits....

Dating in a time where we use apps and social media abundantly to determine if someone is suitable has skewed things a bit. It used to be that dating happened through meeting someone at work, through a friend, a family member, or at a social event. Times have definitely changed. But, even with all of the additional dating options available to us, it hasn’t made finding love any easier.
Researching Best Dating Practices
When I surveyed my clients I coach in relationships and asked them how they determine who they date, the answers were pretty varied based on their personality. One of my clien...

When you are at the beginning of a relationship, it can be challenging to figure out if it is the right fit. Part of this is because we get so many confusing messages about what love is and what type of relationship you need. But, love doesn’t have to be complicated.
Here are nine ways to filter out the complications that often stop us from finding love and determine what works for you:
1. Determine the type of relationship you want.
It is the most important thing you need to focus on so you are in the right relationship. Stop comparing and looking to others for guidance. What works for t...

Dating can be difficult for a myriad of reasons. As a relationship coach, and as someone who was married, divorced, dated as a single woman, dated as a divorcee, and as a single parent, dating was one of my least favorite things to do.
Often, I would purposefully sabotage my relationships out the gate. I would find ways to discredit and disown any feelings I may have or develop for someone by immediately focusing on what was wrong with them versus paying attention to what was right. And also ignoring what I needed to do to improve who I was as a person.
It was my protective shield and self-d...